William Harold "Spot" Collins was a star athlete in all sports
at Breckenridge High School, Breckenridge, Texas (1936-1939). He
also competed in football at Texas University (1940-1943). During
World War II, "Spot" Collins entered the U.S. Marine Corp and was
sent to Southwestern University for Officer Training. While at
Southwestern, he led the football team to its greatest season, Sun
Bowl Champions, January 1, 1944. "Spot" was team captain and MVP at
the Sun Bowl. After one year of professional football, William H.
"Spot" Collins was named Head Football Coach at Southwestern
University (1948-1949). "Spot" earned both a BS degree (1947) and a
Masters degree (1954) from Texas University.